# Smooth

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/smooth

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://smooth.city
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 6, 2026)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Founded in 2025 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Smooth Inc., d.b.a Smooth specializes in the development and operation of Smooth Pay, a mobility payment platform that leverages license plate recognition and IoT technology to facilitate automated parking and mobility-related transactions. The company offers intelligent parking and urban infrastructure solutions aimed at enabling operations that are unmanned, cashless, and managed remotely. In July 2026, Smooth raised an undisclosed amount in?seed funding co-led by TeamMake Capital and Warehouse TERRADA, with participation from Kasumigaseki Capital Co., Ltd., Hamposaki inc., Titan Intelligence and morich inc.

Smooth offers an innovative parking management solution designed to streamline the parking experience from reservation to payment. The company's core product is a mobile application that enables users to effortlessly find available parking spaces, make reservations, and process payments, all from their smartphones. Smooth employs an automated license plate recognition system that allows for quick entry and exit at parking facilities without the need for physical tickets or cash transactions. The service targets urban areas experiencing chronic parking shortages, primarily serving individual drivers and businesses that require efficient parking solutions. Smooth's products are designed to address common pain points associated with parking, including search time and payment hassles, enhancing convenience for users. The company aims to penetrate markets beyond its home country, particularly in densely populated urban centers globally. Smooth generates revenue through its parking management services, which leverage a transaction-based model. When a user reserves a parking space via the app, they are prompted to secure payment through various digital channels, such as credit cards or mobile payment options. The structure allows for direct transactions between Smooth and its end users, who pay for the parking service on a per-use basis. The company also offers subscription options for frequent users, enhancing customer loyalty and ensuring steady revenue streams. Although specific pricing details are not disclosed, the integration of advanced technology in its services suggests a premium positioning within the parking management sector. Smooth's focus on providing a seamless user experience and their commitment to security and efficiency are integral to their value proposition.

The company plans to use the July 2026 funding to enhance service promotions and incorporate additional features.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 6, 2026 — Morich, Warehouse TERRADA, Hamposaki inc., TeamMake Capital, Titan Intelligence

## Investors

- Morich — Seed
- Warehouse TERRADA — Seed
- Hamposaki inc. — Seed
- TeamMake Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/teammake-capital) — Seed
- Titan Intelligence — Seed